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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,688 and 25,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,688 and 25,660 is: 39,455.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,688 : 25,660 = 25,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,688/25,660 = 25,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,688x = 25,660 × 25,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,688x = 658,435,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,435,600/16,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,455.63

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